Comboni Missionaries' Team

Members of the Comboni Family met in Belém to reflect on the impact of the COP30 sessions.  They developed a plan of action for the Comboni Family. Their final message is below. “We know that the whole creation has been groaning in labour pains until now. And not only that, but we ourselves, who have […]

The vocation of the prophet Ezekiel inspires us to live our own vocation and mission with simplicity, in the certainty that it is God who calls and strengthens us.Ezekiel, whose name means “God is my strength”, was a priest and the son of Buzi (cf. Ezekiel 1:3). He carried out his prophetic activity between 593–571

It is also known as the “Uganda Green Heart Tree”. This evergreen tree is a dominant species in Uganda, Kenya and parts of Ethiopia. It is regarded as an essential element of African traditional medicine by many healers and herbalists across the continent. The tree can grow to 5–30 m tall and 70 cm in

“A ladder hung over the darkness. Those six or seven metres down were remarkable. We reached the muddy ground where the shelters were. Several torches lit up the place and some people greeted us. A new apostolic presence for Comboni Missionaries’ novices began to take shape.” It is more than just a bridge. It all

Father Inácio Manuel Mutatapuele talks about his mission among the Karimojong people in Uganda. “They have taught me to live simply, to be grateful for small things, and to trust in God’s providence.” In the dry, stony landscape of northeastern Uganda lies Karamoja, a region of striking contrasts, where beauty coexists with hardship, and resilience

From the rituals of ancient India to the approaches of modern peace activists, we learn that when we convert our anger into constructive energy, we lay the foundation for a world where every act of violence eventually gives way to the promise of peace. In the midst of violence, there arises a longing for peace.

Judith had a deep and unshakeable faith in God, and her story is a true example of love and faithfulness to Him. A wise and courageous woman, she is a symbol of commitment to life. Judith was a widow who lived in the city of Bethulia. She had been married to Manasseh. A woman devoted

Once upon a time, long ago, there was a terrible famine. The crops had failed and there was no food to be had on either land or water. Spider and his family had finished their store of food and were beginning to feel the first pangs of starvation. One day, Spider went to see Elephant

Father Edward Matovu, a Comboni missionary from Uganda, talks about his journey to the priesthood and his pastoral experience in Mozambique. Born into a Catholic family in Masaka, Uganda, I attended schools that emphasised God and humanity. Since my studies began, I have been exposed to realities that have deepened my service to God. In

The Church has prepared for COP 30 by engaging with Christian communities and reaffirming its alliance with the causes of indigenous peoples, people of African descent, family farming, and popular urban movements. One of Pope Francis’s greatest legacies is his vision of integral ecology. Rooted in faith and supported by science, this clear vision offers